Bony Thorax Flashcards
What is the best position to utilize in order to adequately remove the sternum from the vertebral column?
RAO
The proper breathing for a lateral sternum should be –1–.
Deep Inspiration
The proper respiration for AP upper ribs should be –1–.
Deep Inspiration
There are –1– pairs of false ribs.
5 pairs
The scalloped edged appearances on the body of the sternum are called –1–.
Costal Notches
The sternal angle is at the approximate vertebral level –1–.
T4
The xiphoid process is at the approximate vertebral level of –1–
T10
Another name for the body of the sternum is the –1–.
Gladiolus
According the Merrill’s, the best position to use in order to demonstrate axillary ribs is the –1–.
Oblique
Ribs that have a direct anterior attachment to the sternum are considered to be –1–.
True
The –1– of the vertebrae and the –1– of the rib, form the costotransverse joint.
- Transverse process
2. Tubercle
When performing oblique rib positions on a supine patient, the elevated or side up ribs will appear –1–.
Foreshortened
When performing oblique rib positions on a supine patient, the side down ribs will appear –1–.
Elongated
The RAO position of the sternum is preferred because –1–
It puts the sternum in the homogenous densities of the heart.
List the two breathing methods that may be used when performing the RAO of the sternum.
- Short, shallow breathing with long exposure
2. Expiration
According to Merrill’s, in order to best demonstrate the anterior ribs the patient should be placed in the –1– position.
Prone